District Team District Team Training Seminar Training Seminar
Opening Plenary SessionOpening Plenary Session
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RI ThemeRI Theme
• Insert the Annual RI theme here.
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District GoalsDistrict Goals
• Insert district goals here.
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District AdministrationDistrict Administration
• Insert information about district administration here.
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Communication PlanCommunication Plan
• Responsibility for communication
• Frequency of communication
• Content of communication
• Methods of communication
Session 1Session 1
Role and ResponsibilitiesRole and Responsibilities
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Learning Objectives Learning Objectives
• Define the role and responsibilities of assistant governors.
• Identify important relationships at the club and district levels.
• Formulate examples of effective goals.
• Apply the elements of an effective club to support Rotary clubs.
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Rotary LeadersRotary Leaders
District leaders
• District governor
• District governor-elect
• District governor-nominee
• District committees
• Other assistant governors
Club leaders
• Club presidents
• Club secretaries
• Club committee chairs
• Club-level trainers
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District ResponsibilitiesDistrict Responsibilities
• Assist in developing district goals.
• Coordinate the governor’s official visit with clubs.
• Communicate clubs’ strengths, weaknesses, and progress toward goals.
• Attend district meetings.
• Participate in Rotary Foundation programs, events, and fundraising.
• Help develop future district leaders.
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Club ResponsibilitiesClub Responsibilities
• Help presidents-elect develop effective goals.
• Visit clubs at least four times a year.
• Monitor the progress of each club’s service projects.
• Encourage club leaders to attend district meetings.
• Motivate clubs to follow through on the governor’s requests.
• Assist clubs in planning and scheduling the governor’s official visit and attend all related club assemblies.
• Coordinate training with the appropriate district committee.
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Effective GoalsEffective Goals
• Shared
• Measurable
• Challenging
• Achievable
• Time specific
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Session 2Session 2
Working with Clubs under Working with Clubs under the Club Leadership Planthe Club Leadership Plan
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Identify the role of the assistant governor within the Club Leadership Plan.
• List ways you can help clubs operate effectively.
• Understand your administrative requirements in supporting clubs.
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Club Leadership PlanClub Leadership Plan
• Develop long-range goals
• Set annual goals
• Conduct club assemblies
• Ensure clear communication
• Provide continuity in leadership
• Amend club bylaws to reflect practices
• Increase fellowship
• Ensure every member is active
• Develop a training plan
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Club CommitteesClub Committees
• Club Administration
• Membership
• Public Relations
• Service Projects
• The Rotary Foundation
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GoalsGoals
• Before the start of the Rotary year, assistant governors should help clubs set annual goals.
• These goals should address elements of an effective club and should support the club’s long-range plans.
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Planning Guide for Effective Planning Guide for Effective Rotary ClubsRotary Clubs
• Tool that helps clubs establish realistic goals
• Contains assessment and goal-setting sections for major areas of club operations
• Includes strategies to achieve goals
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Memo of Club VisitMemo of Club Visit
• Tool for district leaders to assess club effectiveness
• Final version serves as an official record of a club’s annual progress
• Based on the elements of an effective club
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Minimum Standards for ClubsMinimum Standards for Clubs
• Pays per capita dues to RI
• Meets regularly
• Ensures that members subscribe to appropriate magazines
• Implements service projects
• Accepts the visit of the governor or assistant governor
• Maintains appropriate liability insurance
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Club VisitClub Visit
Focuses on:
• Assessing a club’s progress toward its goals and the strategies being used to achieve those goals
• Suggesting practical solutions to problems challenging the club
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Official VisitOfficial Visit
Focuses on:
• Motivating club members to participate in service projects
• Reviewing the status of the Club Leadership Plan
• Bringing attention to important Rotary issues
• Paying special attention to new, weak, and struggling clubs
• Personally recognizing outstanding club projects and the contributions of individual Rotarians
Session 3Session 3
ResourcesResources
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Identify resources available for supporting clubs in the district.
• Advise clubs on how to access resources.
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Club ResourcesClub Resources
• Club officers and other club members
• Past club leaders
• Club members’ spouses and families
• Rotary partners in service (Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Community Corps)
• Leaders and members of other community service organizations
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Meetings for Club MembersMeetings for Club Members
• Presidents-elect training seminar (PETS)
• District assembly
• District conference
• District leadership seminar
• District membership seminar
• District Rotary Foundation seminar
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District ResourcesDistrict Resources
• District committee members
• District governor
• District governor-elect
• District governor-nominee
• Fellow assistant governors
• Past district leaders
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RI and Foundation ResourcesRI and Foundation Resources
• Official Directory
• RI Catalog
• Manual of Procedure
• The Rotarian or Rotary regional magazines
• Rotary World
• RI Web site
Session 1Session 1
Role and ResponsibilitiesRole and Responsibilities
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Define the role and responsibilities of district committees.
• Define the role and responsibilities of the district committee chair.
• Identify key relationships at the club and district levels.
• Apply the elements of an effective club to support Rotary clubs.
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District CommitteesDistrict Committees
• Provide support and guidance to clubs.
• Help establish district goals.
• Work with district leaders to plan strategies to achieve club and district goals.
• Promote and attend district training meetings and the district conference.
• Manage communication between RI and the district on the committee’s area of focus.
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Key RelationshipsKey Relationships
District leaders
• District governor
• District governor-elect
• District governor-nominee
• Assistant governors
• Other district committees and their members
Club leaders
• Club presidents
• Club secretaries
• Club committee chairs
• Club-level trainers
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Session 2Session 2
Working with Clubs under Working with Clubs under the Club Leadership Planthe Club Leadership Plan
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Explain how district and club committees will work together under the Club Leadership Plan.
• Design a communication plan to ensure clubs are aware of how district committees can support them.
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Club Leadership PlanClub Leadership Plan
• Develop long-range goals
• Set annual goals
• Conduct club assemblies
• Ensure clear communication
• Provide continuity in leadership
• Amend club bylaws to reflect practices
• Increase fellowship
• Ensure every club member is active
• Develop a training plan
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Club CommitteesClub Committees
Club Admin.
MembershipPublic
RelationsService Projects
The RotaryFoundation
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District CommitteesDistrict Committees
* These district committees may work with more than one club committee.
Finance
District Conference*
Membership
Training*
Extension
Public Relations
RI
Convention*
District Programs
The RotaryFoundation
Club Admin.
MembershipDevelopment
Public Relations
District Programs
The RotaryFoundation
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Working with ClubsWorking with Clubs
An effective communication plan considers:
• Each club’s needs
• Example of successful projects
• Available resources
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Elements of a Key MessageElements of a Key Message
• Examples of Rotarians in action — making differences in their clubs, their communities, and the world
• Committee goals and strategies to achieve them
• Links between club members and the committee
• Results from previous projects, plans, and discussions showing the committee’s work with clubs
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Presenting to ClubsPresenting to Clubs
• Create an outline of your presentation.
• Demonstrate how the information shared will address challenges.
• Begin with an example or vivid description.
• Be brief.
• Suggest ways that participants can access further information and take action.
• Involve your participants.
• Conclude by summarizing the main points.
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8:1 Ratio8:1 Ratio
• It takes eight hours of preparation to produce one good hour of presentation.
• Before the presentation, invest time to ensure it will increase Rotarian participation in activities related to the committee.
Session 3Session 3
ResourcesResources
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Identify resources available to support the work of clubs in the district.
• Advise clubs on how to access resources.
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Flow of InformationFlow of Information
• Your committee can help Rotary clubs locate the resources they need to be effective.
• District committees receive information from
— Clubs
— District leadership (district governor, governor-elect, assistant governors, other district committees)
— RI and Rotary Foundation committees resource groups, and appointees
— RI and Rotary Foundation publications
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Club ResourcesClub Resources
• Club officers and other club members
• Past club leaders
• Spouses and family of club members
• Rotary partners in service (Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Community Corps)
• Leaders and members of other community service organizations
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District ResourcesDistrict Resources
• District committee members
• District governor
• District governor-elect
• District governor-nominee
• Assistant governors
• Past district leaders
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Role of Assistant GovernorsRole of Assistant Governors
• Assist club presidents-elect in setting club goals.
• Visit clubs at least four times a year.
• Monitor the progress of each club’s service projects.
• Encourage clubs to follow through on the governor’s requests and recommendations.
• Help clubs plan and schedule the governor’s official visit.
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RI and Foundation ResourcesRI and Foundation Resources
• Official Directory
• RI Catalog
• Manual of Procedure
• The Rotarian or Rotary regional magazines
• Rotary World
• www.rotary.org
Session 4Session 4
Problem SolvingProblem Solving
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Learning ObjectivesLearning Objectives
• Identify areas of concern in the district.
• Develop strategies to address concerns.
• Determine the roles of district leaders in addressing concerns.
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Closing Plenary SessionClosing Plenary Session